Course Summary
The MSc in Accounting and Analytics is a twelve-month, 90 ECTS programme designed for students seeking advanced expertise in accounting and data analytics. Building on the foundation of the Postgraduate Diploma (PGDip) in Accounting, this MSc provides a comprehensive skill set that meets the evolving demands of financial and professional services industries.
The programme includes core modules such as financial reporting, taxation, audit, and financial management, along with analytics-focused coursework. In the final semester, students undertake the 30 ECTS Analytics for Accounting Capstone module, delivered in collaboration with Deloitte, integrating AI, big data analysis, and robotic process automation into real-world financial and business challenges.
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Career Sectors
This course prepares you for working in the Career Sectors below. Follow the links to get a fuller understanding of the sectors you are preparing for.
Entry Requirements
Applicants are required to posses a minimum 2.1 Honours degree or international equivalent. They should also have two academic referees (applicants with work experience can instead provide one academic and one professional referee).
English Language Requirements:
All applicants to Trinity are required to provide official evidence of proficiency in the English language. Applicants to this course are required to meet B and B (Standard Entry) English language requirements.
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Career Interests
This course is typically suited for people with the following Career Interests. If these interests do not describe you, this course may prepare you for work you may not find satisfying.
Administrative
Administrative people are interested in work that offers security and a sense of being part of a larger process. They may be at their most productive under supervisors who give clear guidelines and while performing routine tasks in a methodical and reliable way.
They tend to enjoy clerical and most forms of office work, where they perform essential administrative duties. They often form the backbone of large and small organisations alike. They may enjoy being in charge of office filing systems, and using computers and other office equipment to keep things running smoothly. They usually like routine work hours and prefer comfortable indoor workplaces.
Enterprising
Enterprising people like situations that involve using resources for personal or corporate economic gain. Such people may have an opportunistic frame of mind, and are drawn to commerce, trade and making deals. Some pursue sales and marketing occupations. Many will eventually end up owning their own business, or in management roles in larger organisations. They tend to be very goal-oriented and work best when focused on a target. Some have an entrepreneurial inclination.
Career Progression
Graduates of the MSc in Accounting and Analytics are highly attractive to employers in accounting, finance, and consultancy. Career opportunities include roles in audit, financial management, risk analysis, investment management, and taxation. Additionally, graduates will be equipped for specialised positions in financial data analysis, business intelligence, and corporate advisory services. The MSc also prepares graduates for leadership roles in financial services, corporate finance, and global accounting firms.
Duration
MSc (90 ECTS credits, 12-month course)